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Monday, June 27, 2011

build your vocabulary skills

satanic = pertaining to the Devil
use = a satanic cult

explode = to disprove, blow up
use = A bomb exploded

staunch = loyal
use = staunch supporter

multiplicity = the condition of being manifold or very various
use = a multiplicity of fashion magazines

formidable = Difficult to accomplish
use = a formidable task

abreast = side-by-side
use = The motorcyclist came abreast of her car

perpetuate = cause to continue
use = perpetuate the violence

disseminate = distribute, to spread far and wide
use = web sites are used to disseminate political propaganda

marginal = insignificant
use = a marginal improvement

infinitesimal = very small
use = The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal.

site = location
use = the site for the new hospital

gist = essence
use = That was the gist of what he said

adept = skillful
use = She's very adept at dealing with the media

impede = hinder
use = a broken-down car is impeding the flow of traffic

elate = raise spirits
use = you will feel elated on your success

aftermath = consequence
use = in the aftermath of the explosion

unequivocal = absolute, certain
use = unequivocal support

verge = border, edge
use = you are on the verge of a big success

hue = color
use = there are fish of every hue

compromise = agree to something which is not exactly what you want
use = We need to reach a compromise over this issue

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